Camilo’s bistro in Eagle Rock closes down after 18 years

EAGLE ROCK – Another pillar of old Eagle Rock is falling. Camilo’s California Bistro has shut its doors after nearly two decades on Colorado Boulevard, Eater LA reports.

Camilo’s had come to be particularly popular for brunch. But the owners told Eater they were done in by rising operating costs, illness, personal complications, and a drop in business income. Last Friday and Saturday, the owners opened the doors to sell coffee mugs, plates, chairs, appliances, decorations and other items.

Sad to see this place close and best wishes to the owners. Still, this restaurant was stuck in the culinary 90s and its closing was inevitable. With its corner location and ivy covered walls, this might be the best restaurant space in all of NELA. Whoever moves in here better have their A game. I’ve always thought an all day med menu, like Silverlake’s Botanica, would do amazing business in this space.

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